Enclosure No. 11
OTHER REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE
SAFE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
The following is a partial list of significant federal requirements and limitations that apply to projects which obtain funding from the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SDWSRF). The list is not meant to be comprehensive. It merely highlights some of the major requirements for the use of SDWSRF funds.
- LABOR COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
SDWSRF projects must adopt and enforce a labor compliance program (LCP) in accordance to California Labor Compliance Code Section 1771.8. The LCP is used to ensure that workers employed by contractors on these projects are paid according to minimum labor standards.
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has developed a program guidebook to help interested parties obtain LCP approval, and information can be found at:
A list of private entities that may be contracted with to provide LCP development and implementation services can also be found on this website.
If you have specific questions concerning LCP requirements, please contact Nadine Feletto, at 916-449-5621 or via e-mail at .
- FEDERAL WAGE REQUIREMENTS (DAVIS-BACON ACT)
The SDWSRFrequires payment of federal prevailing wages. Specifically, Davis-Bacon Act wage rules apply to all assistance agreements made in whole or in part with SDWSRFfunds. Section 1606 of the Act states as follows:
“WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS
SEC. 1606. Notwithstanding any other provision of law andin a manner consistent with other provisions in this Act, all laborersand mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors onprojects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part byand through the Federal Government pursuant to this Act shallbe paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projectsof a character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretaryof Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title40, United States Code. With respect to the labor standards specifiedin this section, the Secretary of Labor shall have the authorityand functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of1950 (64 Stat. 1267; 5 U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title 40,United States Code.”
Water systems may want to hire a consultant to assist in the implementation, tracking and reporting required forconformance with the Davis Bacon Act. Information regarding the Davis-Bacon provisions can be found at the following web site:
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Revised May 20, 2009